Hellraiser
“Demon to some. Angel to others.”
Synopsis
A hedonistic man finds a mysterious puzzle box that summons a group of gruesome beings known as the Cenobites. These otherworldly entities open the doors to a dominion where pain and pleasure are indivisible.
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Top Cast
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Andrew Robinson
Larry
Clare Higgins
Julia
Ashley Laurence
Kirsty
Oliver Smith
Frank the Monster
Sean Chapman
Frank
Robert Hines
Steve
Doug Bradley
Lead Cenobite
Nicholas Vince
Chattering Cenobite
Simon Bamford
'Butterball' Cenobite
Grace Kirby
Female Cenobite
Anthony Allen
1st Victim
Leon Davis
2nd Victim
Michael Cassidy
3rd Victim
Frank Baker
Derelict
Kenneth Nelson
Bill
Gay Baynes
Evelyn
Niall Buggy
Dinner Guest
Dave Atkins
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1988
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
14.58x
+$13.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clive Barker
- Screenplay & Story
- Clive Barker
- Original Score
- Christopher Young
- Original Title
- Hellraiser
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.6M
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures, Cinemarque Entertainment, Film Futures, Rivdel Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clive Barker
Clive Barker
Christopher Young
Robin Vidgeon
Richard Marden, Tony Randel
Mark Armstrong, Christopher Figg, David Saunders, Christopher Webster
Department Leadership Roster
Clive Barker
Director
Christopher Figg
Producer
Robin Vidgeon
Director of Photography
Richard Marden
Editor
Clive Barker
Writer
Christopher Young
Original Music Composer
Michael Buchanan
Production Design
Joanna Johnston
Costume Design
Tony Randel
Editor
Jane Wildgoose
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hellraiser
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hellraiser about?
A hedonistic man finds a mysterious puzzle box that summons a group of gruesome beings known as the Cenobites. These otherworldly entities open the doors to a dominion where pain and pleasure are indivisible.
Who directed Hellraiser?
Hellraiser was directed by Clive Barker.
Who stars in Hellraiser?
The principal cast of Hellraiser includes Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins, Ashley Laurence, Oliver Smith, Sean Chapman.
When was Hellraiser released and how long is it?
Hellraiser was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hellraiser?
Hellraiser had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $14.6M at the worldwide box office (14.58 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Hellraiser?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hellraiser was composed by Christopher Young.
Is Hellraiser based on a book or true story?
Hellraiser is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clive Barker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hellraiser?
Hellraiser holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).